Russian 18th Century Travel Bronze Icon Patriarch Nikon 5x4 cm
Russian 18th Century Travel Bronze Icon of Patriarch Nikon, 5.5x4 cm. This Russian travel bronze icon, crafted using the mold casting technique typical of Orthodox sacred art, depicts Patriarch Nikon of Moscow and all Rus', a central figure in the 17th-century Russian Orthodox Church known for his liturgical reforms that profoundly impacted Russia's religious history. Travel bronze icons were widely used by pilgrims and Orthodox faithful as a symbol of spiritual protection and object of devotion...
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Russian 18th Century Travel Bronze Icon of Patriarch Nikon, 5.5x4 cm. This Russian travel bronze icon, crafted using the mold casting technique typical of Orthodox sacred art, depicts Patriarch Nikon of Moscow and all Rus', a central figure in the 17th-century Russian Orthodox Church known for his liturgical reforms that profoundly impacted Russia's religious history. Travel bronze icons were widely used by pilgrims and Orthodox faithful as a symbol of spiritual protection and object of devotion. Easily transportable, these small icons were often kept in personal pouches or attached to clothing as symbols of faith and guidance in prayer. Made of bronze, they were durable and suitable for daily use, while the sacred engravings followed traditional iconographic patterns passed down through the centuries. The orthodox icon comes with an expert appraisal confirming its authenticity and era. Origin: Moscow, Russia. Technique: Bronze casting. Materials: Bronze. Dimensions: 5.5 x 4 cm. Era: 18th century.
